Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Arrears and Damages for Healthy Homes Breaches
Tenancy Tribunal Decision: Tenant Claims Against Landlord for Compliance Issues
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal addressed issues raised by a tenant concerning a company compliance, rent arrears, and a retaliatory termination notice from the landlord. The decision resulted in an award to the landlord due to the tenant's breach of a previous order.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Return Bond
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and return a bond to the landlord because the tenant had left the property without paying outstanding rent or returning the bond. The decision was based on evidence provided by the landlord showing the amount of rent owed.
Tenant Must Pay Rent Arrears or Face Immediate Termination
A tenant was ordered by the Tenancy Tribunal to pay $21,128 for past-due rent and must also make regular monthly payments or face immediate eviction under New Zealand's Residential Tenancies Act.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must vacate their rental a person and pay $3,956.57 in rent arrears and filing fees because they were behind on rent payments.
Tenancy Tribunal Allows Landlord to Recover Rent and End Tenancy
A landlord won their case against a tenant who stopped paying rent and left the property without notice. The Tenancy Tribunal ordered the tenant to pay back rent and allowed the landlord to end the tenancy immediately.
Tenant Wins Bond Refund and Filing Fee Payment from Landlord
Tenant Fined for Using Rental Property Illegally: Tenancy Tribunal Decision
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay significant damages after it was discovered they were using their rental property unlawfully. The tenant was fined $2,361.73 for various issues including damage to locks and electrical wiring, as well as an additional $1,000 in exemplary damages due to the unlawful use of the premises.
Tenant's Failure to Return Constitutes Abandonment
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal decided to terminate the tenancy because the tenant did not return to the property as agreed and left rent unpaid. The landlord was granted possession of the premises due to abandonment and arrears.
Tenant Wins Full Bond Refund Due to Lack of Counterclaim
Tenant Successfully Claims Bond Refund from Landlord
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the landlord must return the tenant’s bond and cover the filing fee. This decision was made because the property manager agreed to these terms.
Landlord's Rent Claim Dismissed by Tenancy Tribunal
A landlord's request for unpaid rent was denied by the Tenancy Tribunal because the amount owed had decreased significantly since the original claim, and the landlord no longer sought an order.
Tenancy Tribunal Dismisses Landlord's Claim Due to Non-Attendance
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal dismissed a landlord's request to terminate a tenancy agreement because neither the landlord nor the tenants attended the scheduled hearing. This highlights the importance of attending all hearings in tenant disputes.
Tenancy Tribunal Orders Tenant to Pay Damages for Damage and Cleaning
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal ruled that a tenant must pay for damage beyond fair wear and tear and cleaning costs when they leave their rental property in an untidy state at the end of their tenancy. The decision was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Tenancy Tribunal Confirms No Further Issues After Repair Monitoring
Tenant ordered to pay $840.90 for rent arrears and damages
Tenancy Terminated Due to Rent Arrears
The Tenancy Tribunal terminated a tenancy because the tenants were in arrears with their rent payments and ordered them to pay $4,903.71 to the landlord, including filing fees. The decision was based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Landlord Wins Unpaid Rent Claim Against Absent Tenant
In this case, a landlord won their claim for unpaid rent against a tenant who didn't show up in court. The tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay back the full amount of rent owed plus a filing fee.
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
In this case, the Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the tenant must pay $7,228 to cover past-due rent and a small filing fee. The decision sets out a detailed repayment plan with penalties if payments are missed.